Foreign relations of Uganda

Africa

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Burundi		Burundi has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Bujumbura.
Kenya		See Kenya–Uganda relations From 1961 to 1965 the two states, along with Tanzania, were united in the East African Common Services Organization, a common market with a loose federal structure.[1] Kenya has a high commission in Kampala. Uganda has a high commission in Nairobi.
Namibia		Namibia is accredited to Uganda from its high commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Uganda is accredited to Namibia from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
Rwanda		Rwanda has a high commission in Kampala. Uganda has a high commission in Kigali.
South Africa	June 24, 1994	Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 24, 1994.[2] Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations and of African Union. South Africa has a high commission in Kampala. Uganda has a high commission in Pretoria.
South Sudan		See South Sudan–Uganda relations Uganda and South Sudan are neighboring states with strong cultural economic and political ties. The South Sudan and the neighbouring state of Uganda enjoy relatively strong cultural, political, and economic ties. As South Sudan neared independence, both states begun to take advantage of increased opportunities for trade, development and educational exchanges. Political relationship between South Sudan and Uganda have been friendly for several decades, in contrast to Kampala's relationships with the Khartoum government, which have often been strained.
Tanzania		See Tanzania–Uganda relations Tanzania has a high commission in Kampala. Uganda has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.

Americas

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Brazil	1970	Brazil is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Uganda is accredited to Brazil from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.
Canada		Canada is accredited to Uganda from its high commission in Nairobi, Kenya. Uganda has a high commission in Ottawa.
Guyana	July 21, 1970	Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 21, 1970.[3]
Mexico	February 20, 1976	See Mexico–Uganda relations Mexico is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya and maintains an honorary consulate in Kampala.[4] Uganda is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.[5]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	July 27, 2004	Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 27, 2004.[6] Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations
United States		See Uganda–United States relations Uganda has a embassy in Washington, D.C. The United States has a embassy in Kampala. Although U.S.–Ugandan relations were strained during the rule of Idi Amin in the 1970s, relations improved after Amin's fall. In mid-1979, the United States reopened its embassy in Kampala. Relations with successor governments were cordial, although Milton Obote and his administration rejected strong U.S. criticism of Uganda's human rights situation. Bilateral relations between the United States and Uganda have been good since Museveni assumed power, and the United States has welcomed his efforts to end human rights abuses and to pursue economic reform. Uganda is a strong supporter of the Global War on Terror. The United States is helping Uganda achieve export-led economic growth through the African Growth and Opportunity Act and provides a significant amount of development assistance. At the same time, the United States is concerned about continuing human rights problems and the pace of progress toward the establishment of genuine political pluralism. President Reagan meeting with President Museveni in 1987 U.S. development assistance in Uganda has the overall goal of reducing mass poverty. Most U.S. program assistance is focused in the areas of health, education, and agriculture. Both the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have major programs to fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Other programs promote trade and investment, curb environmental degradation, encourage the peaceful resolution of local and international conflicts, and promote honest and open government. The United States also provides large amounts of humanitarian assistance to populations without access to adequate food supplies because of conflict, drought and other factors. The U.S. maintains an embassy in Kampala, Uganda. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with the Obamas in 2009 Relations between the two countries have recently been shaken when, on June 19, 2014, the Obama administration cut funding to Uganda in addition to canceling a planned military exercise with their armed forces in response to Uganda's outlawing of homosexuality that February, which had already been met with worldwide condemnation, especially from the Western world. On June 20, the Ugandan government accused the U.S. of "blackmail".[7]

Asia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Bangladesh		see Bangladesh–Uganda relations Bangladesh has an honorary consulate in Kampala.[8]
China	1962	See China–Uganda relations China has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Beijing.
India		See India–Uganda relations India has a High Commission in Kampala.[9] Uganda maintains a High Commission in New Delhi.[10]
Indonesia	1989	Both countries established diplomatic relations on January 12, 1989.[11]
Israel		See Israel–Uganda relations Ugandas relations with Israel remain uneasily strained due to Operation Entebbe, the 1976 capturing of a French airliner hijacked by the Palestinian Liberation Organization and flown to Entebbe airport.
Japan	1962	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1962.[12]
Malaysia		See Malaysia–Uganda relations Malaysia does not yet have a high commission in Kampala,[13] while Uganda has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Uganda high commission in Kuala Lumpur were also accredited to Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar.[14][15]
Maldives	November 30, 1993	Both countries established diplomatic relations on November 30, 1993.[16] Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.
Mongolia	2013	Both countries have established diplomatic relations.[17]
Nepal	June 12, 2017	Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 12, 2017.[18] Both countries are Landlocked developing countries.
South Korea	March 26, 1963	Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Republic of Uganda was on March 26, 1963.[19]
Turkey	2010[20]	See Turkey–Uganda relations Uganda has an embassy in Ankara.[20] Turkey has an embassy in Kampala.[20] Trade volume between the two countries was 40 million USD in 2018.[20]
Vietnam	1973	Both countries established diplomatic relations on February 9, 1973.[21]

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Armenia	June 28, 2013	Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 28, 2013.
Austria		Since 2012, Austria is represented in Uganda by its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia[22] and an honorary consulate in Kampala.[23] Uganda is represented in Austria by its embassy in Berlin, Germany and an honorary consulate in Vienna.[24][25][26]
Cyprus		Both countries have established diplomatic relations and have signed an Agreement for Cooperation in the Field of Tourism.[27] Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.
Denmark		See Denmark–Uganda relations Denmark has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Copenhagen.
France		France has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Paris.
Georgia	December 9, 2010	Both countries established diplomatic relations on December 9, 2010.[28]
Hungary		Hungary is represented in Uganda by its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya[29] and an honorary consulate in Kampala.[30] Hungary is realizing the largest foreign development program in its history in Uganda.[31]
Iceland	2000	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2000.[32] Iceland has an embassy in ((INDIA)).[33] Uganda is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.[34]
Italy	1962	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1962.[35]
Latvia	October 1, 2013	Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 1, 2013.[36]
Lithuania	March 15, 2012	Both countries established diplomatic relations on March 15, 2012.[37]
Malta	July 21, 2004	Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 21, 2004.[38] Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.
Netherlands		The Netherlands have an embassy in Kampala.[39] Uganda is represented in The Netherlands by its embassy in Brussels, Belgium.[40]
Romania	April 27, 1969	Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 27, 1969.[41]
Russia		See Russia–Uganda relations Russia has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Moscow.
Serbia	1963	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1963.[42]
Ukraine		Uganda is represented in Ukraine by its embassy in Moscow, Russia.[43] Ukraine is represented in Uganda by its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.[44][45]
United Kingdom		Uganda has a high commission in London. United Kingdom has a high commission in Kampala.

Oceania

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Australia		Australia is accredited to Uganda from its high commission in Nairobi, Kenya. Uganda has a high commission in Canberra.
New Zealand		New Zealand is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Uganda is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia. Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.

International organisations

Uganda has been a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations since independence in 1962.

See also

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda)
• List of diplomatic missions in Uganda
• List of diplomatic missions of Uganda

References

1. East Africa Living Encyclopedia Kenya – Foreign Relations
4. Embassy of Mexico in Kenya
5. Embassy of Uganda in the United States
7. "Uganda Says US Gay Penalties are 'Blackmail'". Voice of America. June 20, 2014. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
9. Indian High Commission in Uganda
10. Uganda High Commission in India
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13. "Uganda Keen on Malaysia To Open Embassy in Kampala". Bernama. August 6, 2007. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
14. "High Commission of the Republic of Uganda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia". Uganda High Commission, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
15. "DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MISSION". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Archived from the original on February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
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27. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 31, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
34. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 25, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2019.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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